Disability Support Worker

**Company description**

Mypal home care is an approved NDIS provider. MYPAL Home Care is a provider of quality human services in Melbourne. Our values embrace cultural respect, social justice, partnerships and optimising outcomes for people with disability and their families. As an organisation we are committed to participant safety and strength based and person centred practices. We aim to make a long-term difference in the lives of our participants and their families and carers.

**Job description**

This role will require working in a diverse range of settings including but not limited to, a person’s home or place of residence, other services, community groups and other community settings.

MYPAL Home Care is a provider of quality human services in Melbourne. Our values embrace cultural respect, social justice, partnerships and optimising outcomes for people with disability and their families. As an organisation we are committed to participant safety and strength based and person centred practices. We aim to make a long-term difference in the lives of our participants and their families and carers. We’re seeking Personal Carers to deliver outstanding care to our residents in Melbourne.

**You’ll provide care to your clients living in our residential home, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life through activities that include**:

- Daily living assistance including showering, personal hygiene, help at meal times and general mobility
- Providing care in accordance with their individualised Care Plan
- Domestic duties such as meal prepation and cleaning
- Supporting with community based recreational and social activities
- Transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments
- You must have the following in order to be considered:

- Must have your own a fully insured and reliable vehicle
- Completed the NDIS Check
- Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience (minimum 1 year experience)
- A current Working with children check
- First aid/CPR certificates (current)
- Full and clean Australian driver’s license
- Be punctual
- Be reliable and flexible (must have availability)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field
- The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis
- Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
- Supporting our clients in the best way possible is important to us. To be employed by mypal home care, you will be required to complete the free NDIS Worker Orientation Module prior to commencement and provide a copy of your certificate on completion.

**Supporting you to support others**
- Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
- Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
- Ongoing learning & development
- Potential career development

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Casual, Permanent

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Australian driver's licence (preferred)
- First Aid (preferred)
- Australian National Police Check (preferred)

Work Location: In person